FLAP FAIL AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Flap Fail Airworthiness Directive for the CRJ 200?
To mitigate the risk of a flaps extended diversion with inadequate fuel to reach a suitable airport.
When can an approach be commenced or flaps be extended beyond the 0º position during a precision approach?
When the reported visibility (or RVR) is at or above landing minima and is expected to remain so until after landing.
What should be done if an emergency or abnormal situation occurs that requires landing?
Land at the nearest suitable airport.
What is the fuel requirement to conduct an approach, execute a missed approach, divert to a suitable airport, conduct an approach, and land?
The aircraft must land with 1,000 lb of fuel remaining.
What factor should be applied to the normal fuel consumption for calculation during a flaps extended missed approach, climb, diversion, and approach?
The fuel burn factor from QRH Volume 2 Flap Fail.
What is the maximum flight altitude allowed along the diversion route?
Not exceeding 15,000 ft.
What defines a “suitable airport” for the purpose of this AD?
An airport with at least one usable runway, served by an instrument approach under IFR, and equipped according to regulations and standards for marking and lighting, with weather at or above landing minima for the approach in use.
NO SLAT / FLAP OR NO FLAP CONFIGURATION
The following items are valid for all abnormal slat/flap configuration approaches and landings:
- Use of autopilot is recommended
- Check landing distance (select the longest runway available)
- Limit bank angle to 20° maximum when maneuvering for landing
- Establish a long final approach at recommended speed
- Attitude and speed are higher than normal
- Establish landing configuration early
- Plan touchdown at the 1,000 ft touchdown zone marker
- Flare just enough to reduce the rate of descent; do not float
- Over threshold, set thrust levers to IDLE
- After nosewheel touchdown, use max reverse thrust, and brake as appropriate
